Free prom dress distributions in Gladwin, Midland counties

“Say Yes to the Prom Dress” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin. There will be more than 330 dresses for girls to choose from, and a limited amount of men’s wear and accessories. Full length mirrors and changing areas will be available. There will be a grand prize drawing for a prom package including a free corsage, boutonniere, tuxedo and tickets to the person’s prom.

A similar event is scheduled for March 14-16 in Midland at the North Midland Family Center. “Share the Memories,” a Midland based nonprofit group, was founded in 2008 to provide every girl with the opportunity to have the prom she’s always dreamed of regardless of cost.

Gently worn dresses of all shapes, sizes and colors will be available on a first come, first served basis from 3 to 9 p.m. March 14-15 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16.

Area businesses are invited to donate prizes or sponsor a item for the event. Prizes include prom tickets to many area schools, limo rentals, makeup, manicures, jewelry and more. Dress donations are appreciated and welcomed at the Midland Community Center, Railway Family Center in Coleman, North Midland Family Center and Park Place Homes.

Volunteers are needed for the event, especially to cover afternoon shifts from 2:45 to 6 p.m. March 14-15. Contact Becca Tointon at sharethememories@gmail.com to volunteer.